A really great source of information about any bike is the Clymer brand manual. It has everything you need to know, and pictures, very easy to understand. I would go to a pawn shop, or flea market, once you figure out what tools you need, there you can save some cash. Very good investment with the manual. I have had one for every bike I have owned. About $30-$35, we found mine on e-bay. Good luck.
Jul 12, 2008 Rating
Thank You!!! by: Laura
Thanks, I will check with here with the area colleges to see if they offer classes. I also will stop at the dealership and order my book and tool kit :)
Jul 08, 2008 Rating
Tools by: Jessica
So I really should go down to the garage and grab the tool set that came with my 2006 Honda Shadow Aero and tell you whats in it, because it used to be a standard free tool kit with all honda bike (they stopped including it in 07 models). I remember it had a couple wrenches, screw drivers, etc- the basics. As far as classes, well I live in the bay area (california) and i took a women's motorcycle maintenance course at City College in San Francisco. It was a two-day course that went over how a motorcycle works and basic maintenance. I even changed my own oil! It was about $200 I think and the instructors and students were all women!
